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Patent GB-2475942-A (GB)
Title: Flash memory device having a curved upper surface
Inventor: TANG SANH
IPC: H01L29/423
Filed: 2010-09-22
Abstract: The floating gate 22 of a flash memory may be formed with a flat lower surface facing a substrate and a curved upper surface facing a control gate 30. The floating gate may be hemispherical or cylindrical. The cylindrical floating gate may also have planar side surfaces which are parallel. The control gate has a lower curved surface which conforms to the upper curved surface of the floating gate electrode. Such a device has improved capacitive coupling to the control gate and reduced capacitive coupling to its neighbouring gates.
Patent GB-2485993-A (GB)
Title: Sports equipment comprising proximity detector using single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) for measuring the speed of an object struck by the sports equipment
Inventor: MOORE JOHN KEVIN
IPC: A43B5/00
Filed: 2010-11-30
Abstract: Sports equipment, such as a tennis racket, golf club, hockey stick, football boot or rugby boot, etc, is described comprising a proximity detector for measuring the speed of an object struck by the sports equipment. The proximity detector preferably comprises an array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPAD) and an illumination source, e.g. modulated laser or modulated LEDs. Preferably the proximity detector is used to detect the range to the object, such as a ball, struck by the sports equipment. The range is preferably determined by a phase shift extraction method, wherein the phase shift of the reflected radiation is detected. The phase shift may be determined by counting photons which arrive in different bins (see fig. 1). The speed of the object struck by the sports equipment is determined by measuring the change in range to the object over a short time period (in the order of nanoseconds). The sports equipment may include an accelerometer to compensate for the relative movement of the sports equipment and struck object, e.g. racket and ball.
Patent GB-2475968-A (GB)
Title: Super frame header configuration bit to indicate an advance base station is connected to a legacy network
Inventor: VENKATACHALAM MUTHAIAH
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2010-12-02
Abstract: Network entry by an advanced base station (ABS) is initiated by: determining if the ABS is connected to a legacy network 602; synchronising with an advanced mobile station (AMS) 604; generating a super frame header (SFH) with a network configuration bit 606 wherein the configuration bit indicates if the ABS is connected to a legacy access network; transmitting the SFH to the AMS 608; and, receiving a range request (RNG-REQ) message from the AMS 610, wherein the RNG-REQ message includes a legacy access service network (ASN) bit to indicate that the AMS is aware the ABS is connected to the legacy access network. Also disclosed is an Advance Mobile Station (AMS) configured to receive a SFH from an ABS 506 and detect if a bit in the SFH 508 indicates that the ABS is connected to a legacy access network 510. A method of employing a legacy adapter (410, figure 4) for upgrading an air link in a wireless system is also described.
Patent GB-2494372-A (GB)
Title: A method of fastening a wall or roofing panel
Inventor: JACKSON PATRICK STEVEN
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: An external cladding panel is secured to a building support member using a fastener, in which the fastener comprises a tubular body (1) having a shaft (2) disposed within it. The shaft (2) has a compression member (4) mounted or formed on a distal end and has a rotatable member (7) at a proximal end which, when rotated, serves to draw the compression member (4) in a rearwards direction. The fastener has at least one deformable member (3b-3c-3d) which surrounds the shaft (2) and is disposed axially between the compression member (4) and the tubular body (1). The fastener is provided with engagement means for engaging the building support member. The external cladding panel is secured by :(a)identifying a fastening hole in the external cladding panel or, where there is no fastening hole, forming such a hole;(b) inserting the fastener into the hole from an internal side of the external cladding panel so that the compression member on the shaft and the deformable member protrude through the hole and beyond the external cladding panel and so that the engagement means of the fastener engages the building support member;(c)from a location on the internal side of the external cladding panel, rotating the rotatable member thereby to draw the compression member in a rearwards direction to compress and deform the deformable member so that it expands radially outwardly on an external side of the external cladding panel to a width greater than the hole thereby to secure the external cladding panel to the building support member.
Patent GB-2481723-A (GB)
Title: Broadband data services provision irrespective of terminal communicating via a macro base station or an access point
Inventor: FOX DAVID ANDREW
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2011-07-04
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications network including a core and a radio access network having radio means for wireless communication with mobile terminals registered with the network, the radio means including macro base stations and access points 2, the latter connecting to the core via an IP link, wherein the radio access network includes control means operable 700 to control the use of network resources by said mobile terminals, and wherein the control means is operable to provide services to one of the mobile terminals irrespective of whether the mobile terminal communicates via one of the macro base stations or one of the access points. The control means may control handover of the mobile terminal from one of the macro base stations or one of the access points.
Patent GB-2482588-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic probe
Inventor: KOLLGAARD JEFFREY R
IPC: G01N29/04
Filed: 2011-07-27
Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for inspecting and evaluating structures such as a composite laminate aircraft part and determining the location and depth of anomalies is disclosed. The method includes generating a subsurface longitudinal ultrasonic wave signal at a high incidence angle into a structure 115 being evaluated and collecting reflected echo wave data. The apparatus includes an ultrasonic transducer 102 for transmitting and receiving waves through transducer rod 103 which are reflected off end reflector element 105 into the side wall of the rod 112 and into the interior of the structure 115. Movement of the rod through the hole 114 allows the apparatus to inspect the structure interior for damage or delaminated portions.
Patent GB-2484001-A (GB)
Title: Image-processing system and method using mobile device
Inventor: PARKS BENJAMIN JOHN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2011-09-23
Abstract: An image-processing system and method comprises a peripheral device 10 (such as a printer, scanner or multi-functional peripheral), a mobile device 11 (such as a mobile phone, PDA or laptop) and a server 13. The peripheral device registers communication parameters with the server using identification information; the mobile device sends a request to the server with this identification information; wherein the server allows a connection between the mobile device and peripheral device. The identification information may be a random number generated by the peripheral device. The identification information may be a code that is input manually into the mobile device, or machine-readable code (such as a barcode) that is read by a camera of the mobile device. An alternative embodiment is where the identification information is the location of the peripheral device; the mobile device sends a request to the server with the mobile devices location (determined by GPS, for example); wherein the server allows a connection between the mobile device and a nearby peripheral device.
Patent GB-2481769-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens stock holding apparatus
Inventor: MEYERS WILLIAM E
IPC: B24B1/00
Filed: 2010-04-22
Abstract: The present invention is directed toward the design of a holding apparatus which allows contact lens lathes to hold contact lens buttons during the contact lens manufacturing process. The holding apparatus functions to hold lenses manufactured from a different sized stock than what the lens manufacturing equipment is designed to hold. In general the holding apparatus has a circular portion having a mating surface on a one side and a cylindrical protrusion extending from the other side. A contact lens lathe can hold the cylindrical protrusion of the holding apparatus while the mating surface mates with a surface on a contact lens button. The lens button and holding apparatus surfaces can be modified to allow more efficient machining of the lens buttons.
Patent GB-2485908-A (GB)
Title: A vibrating barbell weight
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JAMES
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2011-11-25
Abstract: A weight for a barbell with means to vibrate the weight. The rotation means may comprise a mass 46 located in the weight and driven to rotate by an electric motor 48. The mass 46 may be eccentrically mounted with respect to a central point of the weight and there may be a worm gear arrangement 150 to drive its movement. The mass 46 may also be supporting on bearings. A control means with a wireless transmitter and receiver may be provided. Alternatively a wire can pass through a bar to connect a pair of weights. The controller may control the amplitude and frequency of the vibration and may also be used to coordinate or synchronise vibrations on different weights using sensors. A slave and master relationship may be provided in respect of the coordination of vibration on different weights. Cooperating keys and grooves may be used to retain a weight on a bar.
Patent GB-2485913-A (GB)
Title: Measuring time between two events in a data processing system
Inventor: ASADA YUUKI
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2011-11-29
Abstract: A microprocessor has an on chip debug circuit. The circuit has a timer, for measuring the time between two events. The timer may be stopped by a control signal. The control signal may be asserted during a predetermined interrupt level, when a low level interrupt is delayed because of a high level interrupt or when an interrupt is disabled. The events may be the program counter having a predetermined value, a change in an interrupt level, a low level interrupt being delayed because of a high level interrupt or an interrupt being disabled. The circuit may compare the time measured and compare it with the values in maximum and minimum value registers. The circuit then stores the timer value in the maximum register if the value is larger than the value in the register and in the minimum register if it is less than the value in the register.
Patent GB-2498526-A (GB)
Title: Cutter for Potatoes Having Stops To Limit Cutting Depth
Inventor: MILLER ALISTAIR
IPC: A47J43/20
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A potato cutting device 25 comprising a body 30 and cutting portion 35 to create a plurality of cuts in a potato segment in a single movement, at least one of the body and cutting portion comprising a stopping portion to prevent cutting right through the potato segment. The cutting portion may have a plurality of curved blades in a parallel or grid arrangement (Figure 5). The blade may be provided with spikes or protrusions (40, Figure 4) extending beyond the cutting surface to engage a support surface on which the potato is resting, preventing cutting through the potato. Alternatively the stopping portion may be spikes on the body (70, Figure 5). The device may include a potato support (105, Figure 8), the body being hinged to or sliding (Figure 12) with respect to the support, the stopping portion being abutting surfaces (115, 120, Figure 9) of the body and support. An ejector (120, Figure 10) may comprise a plastic portion with prongs to aid in removing the potato from the device.
Patent GB-2489564-A (GB)
Title: Cascade Cooling Arrangement for a Test Sample, and Which Includes a Flow Control Throttle Between an Evaporator and a Compressor.
Inventor: MAYER MARKUS
IPC: F25B7/00
Filed: 2012-03-19
Abstract: A cooling device for cooling a test sample has at least two cascade cooling stages, each comprising at least one coolant line, one compressor 1.1, 2.1, one relief throttle 1.4, 2.4, one evaporator 6, 7 and one liquefier/condenser 3, 6. In addition, a further secondary relief throttle 2.6 is arranged between the evaporator 7 and the compressor 2.1 of the last cascade cooling stage. This provides a simple arrangement to adjust the cooling capacity and hence the test sample temperature. The secondary throttle may be fixed or adjustable, and where a fixed throttle is used, a bypass valve 2.7 may be used to vary evaporator capacity.
Patent GB-2488501-A (GB)
Title: Extracts and beverages containing 2, 5-piperazinedione, 3, 6-bis(phenylmethyl)-(3S,6S)-
Inventor: MATSUBAYASHI HIDEKI
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide extracts or beverages containing 2,5-piperazinedione,3,6-bis(phenylmethyl)-,(3S,6S)-, which is a useful substance with an improving effect on learning motivation,in an easy-to-ingest form and at a high concentration. Extracts or beverages whose ratio between the content of 2,5-piperazinedione,3,6-bis(phenylmethyl)-,(3S,6S)-(unit:Î¼g/100g)and Brix(Bx)is 6(Î¼g/100g)/Bx or more can be ingested continuously over a long period of time as foods and beverages useful for improvement of learning motivation.
Patent GB-2504327-A (GB)
Title: A method for providing support wherein a lowest ranked agent is used
Inventor: SGRO ANTONIO M
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A method of controlling a support centre comprising receiving requests for servicing of a product 406, associating a service level with each request 412, determining a list of agents capable of meeting the service requirement, 415 ranking the agents based on characteristics of the agents and selecting the agent with the lowest ranking to perform the service 418. An agents availability may be checked prior to selection 433. Agents may only be selected that meet a required minimum service level. The ranking may be based upon the types of support requests an agent is adapted to serve. Agent performance including the type of request addressed, the time taken to address requests, the severity of request and their success rate in dealing with requests may be recorded. Also disclosed is a system and computer program for performing the method.
Patent GB-2489188-A (GB)
Title: Integrated perfusion device
Inventor: GOURLAY TERRENCE
IPC: A61M1/16
Filed: 2011-07-26
Abstract: An integrated perfusion apparatus or device for use in e.g. extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, cardiopulmonary bypass, or isolated organ or limb perfusion, comprises a blood pump for circulating blood through the device; a blood oxygenator for oxygenating blood, and at least one heat control unit capable of controlling and/or regulating blood temperature within the device, wherein the at least one heat control unit comprises at least one solid state heating and/or cooling source, such as at least one Peltier device. The invention also relates to a method of performing perfusion on a patient, limb or organ, comprising using the perfusion device.
Patent GB-2504947-A (GB)
Title: Beverage preparation machine outlet assembly
Inventor: NORTON MARK
IPC: A47J31/36
Filed: 2012-08-13
Abstract: A beverage preparation machine is configured to dispense a beverage through an outlet nozzle assembly having provided therethrough a first outlet and a second outlet; and one or more conduits arranged to deliver selectably fluid to the first outlet or the second outlet. A flexible hose 75 conveys beverage dispensed from cartridge 19 to the outlet nozzle assembly 100. The hose is deflected 75 to either a delivery hole 104 when dispensing a beverage, or to a waste chute 106 during a steam purge.
Patent GB-2490453-A (GB)
Title: System and method for anatomical pathology sample handling storage and analysis
Inventor: MARKIN RODNEY
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2011-02-25
Abstract: A carrier strip having a plurality of areas for retaining anatomical pathology specimens may have a backing, a cover coupled to the backing along side regions located along opposite longitudinal edges of the carrier strip and along lateral intermediate regions positioned between each of the plurality of areas for retaining anatomical pathology specimens. The carrier strip may be configured to individually retain each of the anatomical pathology specimens in one of the plurality of areas for retaining anatomical pathology specimens between the backing and the cover. Diagnostic studies of anatomical pathology specimens may be facilitated by distributing a digital copy of an image of the specimen may be to a pathologist. A diagnosis may be received from the pathologist based on the digital image of the specimen.
Patent GB-2494842-A (GB)
Title: Underwater display panel or light source
Inventor: HOWE GEOFFREY STUART
IPC: F21V31/00
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus comprising a water-proof housing assembly comprising a housing (20) and a display panel (10, 32),Â and incorporating an enclosure (30) containing electrical apparatus, wherein said display panel is formed from a clear material (16) encapsulating a visual display (12) and/or a light-source (34) and said apparatus is capable of operating in water at a pressure of at least 300 bar without ingress of water into the enclosure. The apparatus may be used as an instrument or a lighting unit in sub-sea environments. The invention comprises further a light-source attachment for a powered apparatus comprising a ligh source embedded within a block of clear material (16) and means for mounting said block on the powered apparatus such that a connector connects the light source to a power source within the powered apparatus.
Patent GB-2519051-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Connection Electronic Cigarette
Inventor: LIU QIUMING
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2012-09-27
Abstract: A magnetic connection electronic cigarette, comprising: a suction rod (90) and a power supply rod (91), wherein the connection end of the suction rod (90) abutted with the power supply rod (91) is provided with a first connector (5), the first connector (5) comprising a first base (55) and a first pole (53) which are respectively used as a first electrode and a second electrode of the first connector, and the first base (55) totally or partially forming a first magnetic attraction part; and the connection end of the power supply rod (91) abutted with the suction rod (90) is provided with a second connector (6), the second connector (6) comprising a second base (61) and a second pole (622) which are used as a first electrode and a second electrode of the second connector, and the second base (61) totally or partially forming a second magnetic attraction part capable of magnetically attracting the first magnetic attraction part correspondingly. The first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part are magnetically attracted to each other, so that the first base (55) is abutted with the second base (61), and the first pole (53) is abutted with the second pole (622), thereby enabling the assembly or disassembly process of the electronic cigarette to be convenient and quick and the appearance of the electronic cigarette to be beautiful. A unique air passage is formed inside the electronic cigarette, so that the electronic cigarette and the external air flow smoothly.
Patent GB-2513641-A (GB)
Title: Gate valve friction collar
Inventor: FREUDENDAHL ERLING ARNUM
IPC: F16K3/30
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: A gate valve 1 comprises a valve body having a passageway 3, a valve housing 4 and a valve assembly comprising a valve stem 6 carrying a gate 7. The valve stem 6 has threads 9 engaging a spindle nut 10. The upper part 11 of the valve stem 6 has circumferential grooves (13, Fig. 2) engaging complementary surfaces on an encircling collar 12.
Patent GB-2499538-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic transducers with dynamic frequency range
Inventor: SWETT DWIGHT W
IPC: G01V1/135
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for use downhole is provided, which apparatus, in one embodiment, includes an acoustic transducer having a first member in pressure communication with a confined fluid, wherein a displacement of the first member causes a volume change in the confined fluid that amplifies displacement of a second member to generate a pressure wave in medium.
Patent GB-2514833-A (GB)
Title: Portable computer monitoring
Inventor: WALKER JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method 100 of predicting by a computer system the condition of a portable computer having a motion sensor. The method starts by collecting 120 motion data from the motion sensor and then periodically sending 140 the collected motion data from the portable computer to the computer system. The computer system then evaluates the motion data and predicts the condition of the portable computer from the motion data. The motion sensor may be the knock sensor of the hard drive. The method may also schedule the portable computer for repair or replacement. The method may also collect other operating parameters, such as battery health, temperature and fan speeds using additional sensors in the portable computer.
Patent GB-2516255-A (GB)
Title: Igniter device
Inventor: WILTON ANNE MARIE
IPC: F42B3/10
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: An igniter device 5a for igniting energetic materials in an explosive train (e.g. in munitions), comprises a first synthetic polymer layer 4 and a second synthetic polymer layer 4a. The first layer 4 and second layer 4a envelope a portion of an energetic material 3, where the synthetic polymer is capable of being sealed.
Patent GB-2516861-A (GB)
Title: Paired Wearable payment device
Inventor: SINTON JAMES DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device 101 for use in a transaction process. The electronic device 101 comprises a first wireless communicationmodule for communicating with a second electronic device 102 and a second wireless communication module for communicating with a payment terminal 106 for the purpose of performing a payment transaction. The electronic device 101 is capable of relaying data between the second device 102 and the payment terminal 106. A method of performing a transaction is also disclosed, said method comprising the following steps. Firstly, a first wireless communication between an electronic device 101 and a second electronic device 102 is established. Secondly, transaction details required to perform a contactless transaction are uploaded from the second electronic device 102 to the electronic device 101 and securely stored on the electronic device 101. Thirdly a second wireless communication between the electronic device 101 and a payment terminal 106 is established. Finally, the payment terminal 106 is provided with the transaction details.
Patent GB-2520021-A (GB)
Title: HCV genotyping algorithm
Inventor: LEE CHARLIE
IPC: G16B10/00
Filed: 2013-11-06
Abstract: A method of determining/detecting the presence or absence and/or the genotype and/or subtype of a pathogen in a sample, said method comprising providing a sample suspected of containing a pathogen; selecting a consensus sequence indicative of the presence of said pathogen; determining the nucleic acid sequence of the selected consensus sequence indicative of said pathogen; aligning the obtained nucleic acid sequence with known gene sequences indicative of said pathogen and determining the genotype or subtype of a pathogen based on the nucleic acid sequence of the selected consensus sequence of the genomic region indicative of said pathogen. The pathogen may be hepatitis c virus (HCV) and the consensus sequence may be the NS5B gene.